South Africa, April 16 -- Clicks Group has reported a 13.2% increase in diluted headline earnings per share for the six months to February 2025, driven by market share gains in core health and beauty categories, stronger private label performance and improved margins.

Group turnover increased by 6.2% to R23.2bn, with retail turnover up 6.4% and distribution turnover growing by 7.6%. The group's trading margin expanded by 60 basis points to 9.1%.

The interim dividend was increased by 13.3% to 238 cents per share.

Chief executive Bertina Engelbrecht said the group's performance in the weak consumer environment continued to demonstrate the resilience and defensive nature of its core product offering.

"Clicks reported strong growth in the...